Evolutionary biologists identify just two styles of leadership – the dominator and the influencer. As current world events have shown, these styles have different levels of effectiveness. So how do they play out in schools?

This year has already been one of the most challenging years in our lifetimes for all Australians.

There have been many silver linings to the enforced remote learning experience, one being the shift in how we prioritise an approach to professional learning that truly meets the immediate needs of our students and our teachers.

Why are schools so challenged by risk management? This is something I’ve been noticing a lot lately and whilst risk management in schools has never been strong, because it doesn’t form part of a teacher’s training, the fact that it’s so important baffles me as to the lack of attention given to it.

OK, before you fall asleep with the thought of two days of risk management training, hear me out!

Evolutionary biologists identify just two styles of leadership – the dominator and the influencer. As current world events have shown, these styles have different levels of effectiveness. So how do they play out in schools?

A Year 1 pupil in the school where I was teaching just wasn’t making progress with her speech.

Amid the disruptions to on-campus events this year, schools have been tapping into a new way of attracting prospective families and securing ongoing enrolments: virtual Open Days. Here’s the perks – and the how to’s – to get your school on the digital event train.